RENO, Nev. – The “Wildest, Richest Rodeo in the West” is churning up something extra special – the state’s first butter cow sculpture, carved by renowned artist Sarah Pratt, will be on display in the Double R Marketplace at the Reno Rodeo from June 15–24, 2023. The history of butter cows traces back over a century — the first buttery bovine made an appearance in 1903 at the Ohio State Fair. In 1911, J.K. Daniels sculpted the Iowa State Fair’s first butter cow and was succeeded by a select roster of famed sculptors, including Norma “Duffy” Lyon, also known as the “Butter Cow Lady.” Duffy crafted the illustrious butter cow at the Iowa State Fair for 46 years until her retirement in 2006 when she passed the reins to her long-time apprentice, Sarah Pratt. A Des Moines native, Pratt deftly chisels pure-cream Iowa butter into uncanny sculptures, including replicas of Superman, wild bison, the Apollo 11 mission, and of course, the beloved butter cow. Pratt is bringing her moo-ving artistry to the Silver State for the 2023 Reno Rodeo where she will sculpt a butter cow to be admired by thousands of visitors. Her creamy creation pays homage to farmers… Continue Reading